Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant)
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) standing tall with elongated leaves covered in dark spots.
Botanical names: Goeppertia insignis, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea insignis
Common name: Rattlesnake Plant
Family: Marantaceae
Origin: Brazi
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 11
Cold tolerance: 40°F
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageCalathea prefers moist, shady, jungle-like conditions in a garden and is also often grown as potted specimens. When it is used as a house plant, the leaves should be sprayed with water several times a week. Propagation is by root division. Water with soft water. Keep uniform high humidity and temperature.
See Article - How to grow Calathea indoors.
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Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) leaves with distinctive dark markings and an elongated oval shape
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) wavy leaves with dark green oval spots and rich purple undersides
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) in white pot with narrow, upright leaves and purple undersides
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) with long narrow leaves and distinct dark green oval markings.
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) with upright leaves marked by dark spots and deep purple undersides.
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) with upright foliage showing dark spots on light green wavy leaves.
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) leaves with unique dark purple markings on a light green base
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) with long narrow leaves showing vibrant green colors and dark markings.
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) showing wavy, elongated foliage with distinctive dark purple markings on light green.
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) with elongated foliage marked by distinct dark purple oval shapes on green
Goeppertia insignis plant showing long narrow green foliage with rich purple undersides
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) with long wavy leaves marked by dark purple spots over light green
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) white flower cluster sitting near green leaves within a soil container.
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) white flower nestled among green stems rising from dark potting soil
Goeppertia insignis (Rattlesnake Plant) with lance-shaped green leaves marked by distinct dark green oval spots.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/calathea_lancifolia.htm
Rattlesnake Plant. One of the best indoor ornamental house plants! Has long medium green leaves with dark decorative spots. The underside of the leaf is deep purple. Low shade landscape plant. Indoor house plant.
See Article - How to grow Calathea indoors.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
See Article - How to grow Calathea indoors.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
4-6" pot
2 Plants in stock
$19.95